Madlib + Guilty Simpson = OJ Simpson

Detroit MC Guilty Simpson has once again formed a supergroup with a top-ranking indie rap producer. He's already a member of Random Axe alongside Black Milk and Sean Price. And now he and Madlib have teamed up to form OJ Simpson. See, Madlib's government name is Otis Jackson, which means his initials are OJ. (Though it occurs to me that they could've just as easily called the project "Guilty OJ".)

An announcement on the Stones Throw website promises that "you won't hear Guilty make any references to bloody gloves," which is probably for the best.

Somewhere, OJ DaJuiceman is lamenting a missed opportunity. Or not.

Guilty and Madlib have worked together plenty of times in the past; according to Stones Throw, Guilty made his recording debut on Jaylib's 2003 track "Strapped", so the pairing isn't as forced as the name might imply. This fall, Stones Throw will release OJ Simpson's self-titled album, which will feature contributions from Elzhi, Strong Arm Steady, and J.Rocc.

Stones Throw has already digitally released a fairly dope preview single called "Coroner's Music". A 12" single for the track is also on the way.